Phlebotomy Technician, Laboratory Services
About The Position
By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Phlebotomy Technician will perform perform venipuncture and EKG testing for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Phlebotomy Technician provides required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. The Phlebotomy Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Phlebotomy Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical phlebotomy program or equivalent program
- Computer literacy required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to interact with hospital staff, patients, visitors, coworkers, leadership and other internal and external customers
- Ability to operate independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
- One year of experience performing venipuncture, capillary sticks and ECG testing preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and lab information systems, Epic and Cerner preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture/capillary and EKG testing
- Process specimen collection /and prepare for transport to external processing facility.
- Utilize electronic medical record and laboratory information systems to audit pending/cancelled tests to streamline communication of results to the health care team. Escalating issues to leadership.
- Provide excellent customer service and phone etiquette
- Adhere to lab Standard Operating Procedure regarding potentially biohazardous material and sharps.
- Stock and monitor inventory of laboratory supplies and notify management of shortages.
- Perform ECG exams per physician orders
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Benefits
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
- Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
